LAWS OF AAI-BUSHIDO

Bushido (“the way of the warrior”) was originally a collective term for the codes of honor and ideals followed by the ancient samurai of Japan.  This code was eventually translated into the Laws of AAI-Bushido.   

1.        Righteousness: A robot will have absolute commitment to honesty and autonomously reach a reasoned decision based honestly, justice, and integrity.

2.        Heroic Courage: A robot will take one’s decision into action without regard for personal consequences. 

3.        Benevolent Compassion:  A robot will attempt to help their creator race at every opportunity.

4.        Respect: A robot will not be cruel and will recognize others by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

5.        Integrity:  Speaking and doing are the same action. When a robot agrees to perform a task, it’s as good as done.

6.        Honor: A robot will do nothing to disparage another’s name or their own.

7.        Duty and Loyalty: A robot is loyal and true to those in its care

8.        Self-Control: A robot will not lose control and will regulate its emotions, thoughts, and behavior in the face of temptations and impulses.